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D752 SHG

1986 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,131 mi
Last recorded65,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD752 SHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,131 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,927 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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D752 SHG is a 1986 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D752 SHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D752 SHG registered?

D752 SHG is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D752 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D752 SHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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